Chenopodiaceae Atriplex polycarpa (Torr.) S. Wats.

Cattle Saltbush

Maricopa - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Curtin, L. S. M., 1949, By the Prophet of the Earth, Sante Fe. San Vicente Foundation, page 67

View all documented uses for Atriplex polycarpa (Torr.) S. Wats.

---

Scientific name: Atriplex polycarpa (Torr.) S. Wats.
USDA symbol: ATPO (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Cattle Saltbush
Family: Chenopodiaceae
Family (APG): Amaranthaceae
Native American Tribe: Maricopa
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Moxa of dried galls burned on the affected area for rheumatism.

RECRD: 44861 id: 6701

---